Focus on Environment
COP29: US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29 billion
Launched in 2021, 'AIM for Climate' has secured $29.2 billion in funding for agricultural innovation.
New Delhi shuts schools as smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit
New Delhi schools shift online as toxic smog hits 60x WHO limits, with PM2.5 levels peaking at hazardous levels, impacting health.
Biden aims to finalize clean fuel rule before leaving White House
Biden aims to finalize clean fuel tax credit rule and release LNG impact study before leaving office on Jan. 20, officials say.
Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector
To make the most of the electric mobility revolution, sub-Saharan African countries need policies and incentives to localise production and invest in green...
The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move – we estimated by how much
Only swift, complete cuts in human emissions can prevent permafrost thaw, avoiding a warming-driven carbon feedback loop.
Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Less than a month after the largest U.S. dam removal, salmon cut off for generations are returning to spawn.
Tea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it’s not immune to climate change
Agreements might not yet be brewing amongst negotiators at COP29 climate talks, but tea certainly is.
COP29: As talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action
Week one at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan saw little progress on climate funding, but more is expected in week two.
Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest
Joe Biden will be the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon as climate change efforts face setbacks under Trump.
Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling
President-elect Trump vows to expand U.S. oil drilling, a win for Alaska leaders seeking to revive production.
